ABSTRACT
There have been many large-scale redevelopment projects in museums since the creation of the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). These projects have begun to address the pressing need for the up-to-date display and interpretation of collections. Projects are achieved with the guidance of experienced HLF monitors and creatively realised through working with the external design companies. This chapter discusses three projects: The Great North Museum (GNM) project, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (KAGM), and Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM). The GNM project is to increase access to the following heritage sites; Hancock Museum, Museum of Antiquities collections, Shefton Collection and the Hatton Gallery. KAGM project staff identified target audiences which they used as a tool to help decide on themes and stories for the museum's galleries. The RAMM project will make physical changes to the Museum, making the building more 'legible' to visitors as well as to include facilities that meet modern-day expectations.
